EBRD increases stake in Sarytogan Graphite Limited in Kazakhstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is continuing to support the exploration, development, production and processing of critical raw
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Uzbekistan expands climate education with Climate Box toolkits for schools
On May 6, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Pre-school and School Education of Uzbekistan handed over
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Korean companies to expand operations in Uzbek market
During the ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand on May 6, the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan and the Export-Import Bank
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Kazakhstan and Chinese company to construct deep grain processing plant
The government of Kazakhstan and Asia Altyn Dan LLP, with the participation of China’s Dalian Hesheng Holdings Group, have signed an investment agreement
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Kazakhstan strengthens its position in U.S. investment arena
Kazakhstan held its first-ever investment roundtable on the SelectUSA Investment Summit platform in Washington on May 3, marking a significant milestone in strengthening
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Uzbekistan’s external debt reaches $82.2 billion
Uzbekistan’s total external debt as of January 1, 2026, amounted to $82.2 billion. For the first time, private sector borrowings ($41.7 billion) exceeded
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ADB, Acwa sign $116 million financing to expand wind power in Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $116 million financing package with Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company and a leader in
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Uzbekistan and Tajikistan align practical steps for electronic exchange of certificates of origin
A bilateral technical meeting of the working group on the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement between the Governments of Tajikistan and
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Uzbekistan president proposes establishing a Central Asia Tourism Ring
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has put forward an initiative to create a Central Asia Tourism Ring. The proposal was made at the 59th
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Sturgeon farm project launched in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in the Mangystau region for the construction of a sturgeon caviar farm. The project is being implemented with
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UNDP commissions energy-efficient sites in Uzbekistan under Japan-funded initiative
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and with financial support from the Government of
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First gold transaction on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange
The first sale of refined gold took place on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange on April 30. The transaction amounted to about $45,000. State
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Sustainable development is a national strategic choice for Kazakhstan
Sustainable development in Kazakhstan is not an abstract policy aspiration. It is a deliberate strategic choice that shapes our domestic reforms, our regional
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President Mirziyoyev speaks at 59th Annual Meeting of ADB Board of Governors in Samarkand
Today, Uzbekistan’s economy is undergoing an entirely new phase of development. Since 2016, the country has embarked on major reforms to liberalize the
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Uzbekistan promoted as attractive destination for motorcycle tourism
On May 1–2, the opening of the “Central Asian Moto Season 2026” was held through the cooperation of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan
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ADB issues inaugural disaster relief bonds for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued its first Disaster Relief Bond (DRB) offerings, also known as catastrophe bonds, as part of its regional Risk-Layered
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Tajikistan to boost entrepreneurship and jobs for women with World Bank support
The World Bank on May 1 approved a new grant to expand economic opportunities for women in Tajikistan, with expected benefits reaching up
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Uzbekistan’s Namangan to host international flower festival
From May 24 to July 12, the 65th International Flower Festival will be held in Namangan. As part of the festival, organized by
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New era begins in Kazakhstan’s space industry
On April 30, a historic event took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome: the first test launch of the prospective medium-lift launch vehicle Soyuz-5/Sunkar
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Uzbekistan and Czech Republic to expand cooperation
Negotiations were held on April 30 in Tashkent between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic